Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240347559). IMAGE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF simplified abstract
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IMAGE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Heegeun Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)
Wonmo Chun of Hwaseong-si (KR)
IMAGE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347559 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREOF
The image sensor described in the patent application consists of four pixels, each with different components such as color filters, photoelectric conversion devices, microlenses, and filling portions.
- The first pixel has a color filter for blue light, a photoelectric conversion device, and a microlens.
- The second pixel includes a photoelectric conversion device and a filling portion.
- The third pixel also has a photoelectric conversion device and a filling portion.
- The fourth pixel contains a photoelectric conversion device, a microlens, and a color filter for a different color than the first pixel.
The second and third pixels do not have red, blue, or green color filters, and the filling portions are designed to transmit light of various wavelengths to the photoelectric conversion devices.
This innovative design allows for improved color reproduction and light sensitivity in the image sensor.
Potential Applications: - Digital cameras - Smartphone cameras - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices
Problems Solved: - Enhanced color accuracy - Improved low-light performance - Higher image quality
Benefits: - Better color reproduction - Increased sensitivity to light - Improved image quality
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various commercial products such as smartphones, digital cameras, and surveillance systems to enhance image quality and color accuracy.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the image sensor improve color reproduction? 2. What are the potential drawbacks of this innovative image sensor design?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image sensor includes first through fourth pixels. the first pixel includes a first color filter, a first photoelectric conversion device (pd), and a first microlens. the second pixel includes a second pd and a first filling portion. the third pixel includes a third pd and a second filling portion. the fourth pixel includes a fourth pd, a second microlens, and a second color filter different from the first color filter. the second pixel is adjacent to the first pixel. the third pixel is adjacent to the second pixel. the second and third pixels do not comprise any one of a red, blue, and green color filter. each of the first and second filling portions is configured to transmit light of wavelengths corresponding to blue, red, and green to the second and third pds, respectively. the first color filter is configured to transmit light of the wavelength corresponding to blue.
